1984 Ford Orion vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
